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Use of Noncontingent Reinforcement in the Treatment of Challenging Behavior: A Review and Clinical Guide.

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Tucker, Madonna; Sigafoos, Jeff; Bushell, Heidi – Behavior Modification, 1998

Reviews studies involving noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) for the treatment of challenging behavior such as aggression, self-injury, and extreme tantrums in persons with developmental disabilities. A clinical guide for implementation is delineated. Among the advantages of NCR is ease of implementation. NCR appears particularly relevant for…

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems

Behavioral Staff Management in Institutions: A Critical Review of Effectiveness and Acceptability.

Reid, Dennis H.; Whitman, Thomas L. – Analysis and Intervention in Developmental Disabilities, 1983

The paper reviews research on behavioral staff management strategies in institutions for developmentally disabled persons, considering procedural effectiveness of four approaches: antecedent, contingency management, self-control, and multifaceted interventions. Methodological problems in the research are noted, along with needs for research on…

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Contingency Management, Developmental Disabilities